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IEEE Spectrum Recent ContentThu, 24 May 2018 16:30:00 GMTEngineered Band Gap Pushes Graphene Closer to Displacing Siliconhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/engineered-band-gap-pushes-graphene-closer-to-displacing-silicon
A new method for engineering a band gap into graphene maintains its attractive electronic properties<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/engineered-band-gap-pushes-graphene-closer-to-displacing-silicon"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MzYzOA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>A new method for engineering a band gap into graphene maintains its attractive electronic propertiesThu, 24 May 2018 16:30:00 GMTDexter Johnsonhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/engineered-band-gap-pushes-graphene-closer-to-displacing-siliconSemiconductorsSemiconductors/NanotechnologyElie Dolginhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/author/elie-dolgin
Elie DolginThu, 24 May 2018 14:29:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/author/elie-dolginStaticStatic/StaticCoding for Catastrophe: Contest Seeks Apps to Mitigate Effects of Natural Disastershttps://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/computing/software/coding-for-catastrophe-contest-seeks-to-mitigate-natural-disasters
Got a great idea for an app to help people deal with a natural disaster? Call for Code wants to hear from you<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/computing/software/coding-for-catastrophe-contest-seeks-to-mitigate-natural-disasters"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2Mjg4MA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Got a great idea for an app to help people deal with a natural disaster? Call for Code wants to hear from youThu, 24 May 2018 09:30:00 GMTTekla S. Perryhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/computing/software/coding-for-catastrophe-contest-seeks-to-mitigate-natural-disastersComputingComputing/SoftwareThe Birth of Digital Poetryhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/silicon-revolution/the-birth-of-digital-poetry
An English professor rediscovered how some of the best poets in the world were coding poetry algorithms in the 1960s<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/silicon-revolution/the-birth-of-digital-poetry"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1OTgwMQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>An English professor rediscovered how some of the best poets in the world were coding poetry algorithms in the 1960sWed, 23 May 2018 19:00:00 GMTMark Andersonhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/silicon-revolution/the-birth-of-digital-poetryHistoryHistory/Silicon_RevolutionMIT’s Super-Efficient Dispatching Algorithm Minimizes a City's Taxi Fleethttps://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/mass-transit/mit-finds-mathy-way-to-minimize-taxi-fleet
An app-based algorithm could cut Manhattan's cab population by nearly a third<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/mass-transit/mit-finds-mathy-way-to-minimize-taxi-fleet"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2Mjc1MA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>An app-based algorithm could cut Manhattan's cab population by nearly a thirdWed, 23 May 2018 17:38:00 GMTPhilip E. Rosshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/mass-transit/mit-finds-mathy-way-to-minimize-taxi-fleetTransportationTransportation/Mass_TransitTechnicians and Engineers @ CERN: Working in a Place Like Nowhere Else on Earthhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/start-ups/technicians-and-engineers-cern-working-in-a-place-like-nowhere-else-on-earth
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research is one of the largest scientific experiments in the world.<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/start-ups/technicians-and-engineers-cern-working-in-a-place-like-nowhere-else-on-earth"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MjY0NA.png"/></a><br/><br/>CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research is one of the largest scientific experiments in the world.Wed, 23 May 2018 16:15:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/start-ups/technicians-and-engineers-cern-working-in-a-place-like-nowhere-else-on-earthAt_WorkAt_Work/Start-upsSponsored3 Obstacles to Moving Social Media Platforms to a Blockchainhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/3-obstacles-to-moving-social-media-platforms-to-a-blockchain
Taiwan’s PTT bulletin board system sees distributed ledgers as key to its future<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/3-obstacles-to-moving-social-media-platforms-to-a-blockchain"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MjU1OA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Taiwan’s PTT bulletin board system sees distributed ledgers as key to its futureWed, 23 May 2018 16:09:00 GMTAndrew Silverhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/3-obstacles-to-moving-social-media-platforms-to-a-blockchainComputingComputing/NetworksRooftop Solar Takes Hold in Iraq in the Aftermath of ISIShttps://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/rooftop-solar-takes-hold-in-iraq-in-the-aftermath-of-isis
Home and shop owners in Iraq are installing solar arrays to smooth power outages<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/rooftop-solar-takes-hold-in-iraq-in-the-aftermath-of-isis"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1OTQ4Mg.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Home and shop owners in Iraq are installing solar arrays to smooth power outagesWed, 23 May 2018 15:00:00 GMTPeter Fairleyhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/rooftop-solar-takes-hold-in-iraq-in-the-aftermath-of-isisEnergyEnergy/Renewables“You’ve Got Mail!” for the 19th Centuryhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/dawn-of-electronics/youve-got-mail-for-the-19th-century
As mailboxes proliferated, inventors rushed to devise electrically enhanced versions<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/dawn-of-electronics/youve-got-mail-for-the-19th-century"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1OTMyOQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>As mailboxes proliferated, inventors rushed to devise electrically enhanced versionsWed, 23 May 2018 13:41:00 GMTAllison Marshhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/dawn-of-electronics/youve-got-mail-for-the-19th-centuryHistoryHistory/Dawn_of_ElectronicsCatalyzing High-Quality Research and Innovationhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/static/catalyzing-highquality-research-and-innovation
Catalyzing High-Quality Research and InnovationTue, 22 May 2018 18:00:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/static/catalyzing-highquality-research-and-innovationAt_WorkAt_Work/EducationIt’s Never Too Early To Think About 6Ghttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/its-never-too-early-to-think-about-6g
Companies have barely begun deploying 5G networks, but that just means researchers are thinking about what comes next<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/its-never-too-early-to-think-about-6g"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MTg1Mw.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Companies have barely begun deploying 5G networks, but that just means researchers are thinking about what comes nextTue, 22 May 2018 18:00:00 GMTMichael Koziolhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/its-never-too-early-to-think-about-6gTelecomTelecom/WirelessStickman Explores the Physics of Flying Through the Airhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/stickman-explores-the-physics-of-flying-through-the-air
Disney Research is teaching this skinny robot how to perform a variety of somersaulting stunts<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/stickman-explores-the-physics-of-flying-through-the-air"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MjA0Nw.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Disney Research is teaching this skinny robot how to perform a variety of somersaulting stuntsTue, 22 May 2018 17:35:00 GMTMorgan Popehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/stickman-explores-the-physics-of-flying-through-the-airRoboticsRobotics/Robot_Sensors_&_ActuatorsA Quantum Drum Brings Quantum Mechanics to the Macroscalehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/a-quantum-drum-brings-quantum-mechanics-to-the-macroscale
Measuring quantum effects in macroscale objects could enable supersensitive sensors<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/a-quantum-drum-brings-quantum-mechanics-to-the-macroscale"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MTAwNw.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Measuring quantum effects in macroscale objects could enable supersensitive sensorsTue, 22 May 2018 16:00:00 GMTDexter Johnsonhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/a-quantum-drum-brings-quantum-mechanics-to-the-macroscaleSemiconductorsSemiconductors/NanotechnologyTo Treat Obesity, a Bioreactor Transforms Bad Fat Into Good Fathttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/devices/to-treat-obesity-this-bioreactor-transforms-bad-fat-into-good-fat
With an outpatient procedure, doctors could give overweight people a metabolic boost<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/devices/to-treat-obesity-this-bioreactor-transforms-bad-fat-into-good-fat"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MTQ0Mw.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>With an outpatient procedure, doctors could give overweight people a metabolic boostTue, 22 May 2018 12:00:00 GMTEliza Stricklandhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/devices/to-treat-obesity-this-bioreactor-transforms-bad-fat-into-good-fatBiomedicalBiomedical/Biomedical_DevicesWhy a Robot Can’t Yet Outjump a Fleahttps://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-software/why-a-robot-cant-yet-outjump-a-flea
When it comes to things that are ultrafast and lightweight, robots can't hold a candle to the fastest-jumping insects and other small-but-powerful creatures.<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-software/why-a-robot-cant-yet-outjump-a-flea"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1ODAwOQ.png"/></a><br/><br/>When it comes to things that are ultrafast and lightweight, robots can't hold a candle to the fastest-jumping insects and other small-but-powerful creatures.Tue, 22 May 2018 04:00:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-software/why-a-robot-cant-yet-outjump-a-fleaRoboticsRobotics/Robotics_SoftwareSponsoredNow available online: DesignCon 2018 Keysight Education Forum (KEF) Sessionshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/whitepaper/designcon-keysight-education-forum-sessions
Watch all 8 KEF sessions from the convenience of your deskWatch all 8 KEF sessions from the convenience of your deskMon, 21 May 2018 21:30:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/whitepaper/designcon-keysight-education-forum-sessionsAt_WorkAt_Work/EducationSponsoredSimulating a Medical Device Interaction with a Biological Systemhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/webinar/simulating-a-medical-device-interaction-with-a-biological-system
Join this webinar to learn how to model a medical device interacting with physiologyJoin this webinar to learn how to model a medical device interacting with physiologyMon, 21 May 2018 11:30:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/webinar/simulating-a-medical-device-interaction-with-a-biological-systemComputingComputing/SoftwareSponsoredVideo Friday: Andy Rubin on Robotics, Dynamic Exoskeleton, and Two Robot Headshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-andy-rubin-on-robotics-dynamic-exoskeleton-two-robot-heads
Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-andy-rubin-on-robotics-dynamic-exoskeleton-two-robot-heads"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MDc1MA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Your weekly selection of awesome robot videosSat, 19 May 2018 05:45:00 GMTErico Guizzo, Evan Ackerman and Fan Shihttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-andy-rubin-on-robotics-dynamic-exoskeleton-two-robot-headsRoboticsRobotics/Robot_Sensors_&_ActuatorsGraphene Stimulator Paves Way for Optical Pacemakers, Smart Opioids, and Electronic Cancer Killershttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/devices/light-controlled-pacemakers-smart-opioids-and-electronic-cancer-killers
Scientists dream big with the invention of a new graphene-based remote control for cell behavior<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/devices/light-controlled-pacemakers-smart-opioids-and-electronic-cancer-killers"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MDI3Ng.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Scientists dream big with the invention of a new graphene-based remote control for cell behaviorFri, 18 May 2018 18:00:00 GMTEmily Waltzhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/devices/light-controlled-pacemakers-smart-opioids-and-electronic-cancer-killersBiomedicalBiomedical/Biomedical_DevicesThe U.S. Defense Department's Deeply Flawed Electronic Health Records Programhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/software/how-much-trouble-is-the-new-us-defense-department-electronic-health-records-program-in
A new report calls the early roll out of an electronic health records system “operationally unsuitable,” but its managers disagree<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/software/how-much-trouble-is-the-new-us-defense-department-electronic-health-records-program-in"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA2MDA0Ng.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>A new report calls the early roll out of an electronic health records system “operationally unsuitable,” but its managers disagreeFri, 18 May 2018 12:58:00 GMTRobert N. Charettehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/software/how-much-trouble-is-the-new-us-defense-department-electronic-health-records-program-inComputingComputing/SoftwareRobotic System Leads to Mass Assembly of Nanostructureshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/robotic-system-leads-to-mass-assembly-of-nanostructures
A precursor to molecular nanotechnology, the robotic system is already poised to be commerically available<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/robotic-system-leads-to-mass-assembly-of-nanostructures"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1OTQwNw.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>A precursor to molecular nanotechnology, the robotic system is already poised to be commerically availableThu, 17 May 2018 20:42:00 GMTDexter Johnsonhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/robotic-system-leads-to-mass-assembly-of-nanostructuresSemiconductorsSemiconductors/NanotechnologyThe Internet of Trash: IoT Has a Looming E-Waste Problemhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/the-internet-of-trash-iot-has-a-looming-ewaste-problem
A lack of forethought will leave us with a mountain of obsolete devices and no way to dispose of them<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/the-internet-of-trash-iot-has-a-looming-ewaste-problem"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1ODMwNA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>A lack of forethought will leave us with a mountain of obsolete devices and no way to dispose of themThu, 17 May 2018 19:00:00 GMTStacey Higginbothamhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/the-internet-of-trash-iot-has-a-looming-ewaste-problemTelecomTelecom/InternetFeel What This Robot Feels Through Tactile Expressionshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/feel-what-this-robot-feels-through-tactile-expressions
Inflatable spikes and goosebumps help this robot communicate<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/feel-what-this-robot-feels-through-tactile-expressions"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1OTA3Mg.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Inflatable spikes and goosebumps help this robot communicateWed, 16 May 2018 19:00:00 GMTEvan Ackermanhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/feel-what-this-robot-feels-through-tactile-expressionsRoboticsRobotics/Robot_Sensors_&_ActuatorsInterpol’s New Software Will Recognize Criminals by Their Voiceshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/interpols-new-automated-platform-will-recognize-criminals-by-their-voice
A new platform aims to identify offenders by matching voice recordings to speech samples stored in a massive database, raising privacy concerns<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/interpols-new-automated-platform-will-recognize-criminals-by-their-voice"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1Nzk3Ng.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>A new platform aims to identify offenders by matching voice recordings to speech samples stored in a massive database, raising privacy concernsWed, 16 May 2018 15:00:00 GMTMichael Dumiakhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/interpols-new-automated-platform-will-recognize-criminals-by-their-voiceGadgetsGadgets/Audio/VideoCrossbar Pushes Resistive RAM into Embedded AIhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/memory/crossbar-pushes-reram-into-embedded-ai
Deal with Microsemi and foundries means its nonvolatile embedded memory can be integrated into the most advanced chips<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/memory/crossbar-pushes-reram-into-embedded-ai"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1ODczNA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Deal with Microsemi and foundries means its nonvolatile embedded memory can be integrated into the most advanced chipsWed, 16 May 2018 12:28:00 GMTSamuel K. Moorehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/memory/crossbar-pushes-reram-into-embedded-aiSemiconductorsSemiconductors/MemoryHiding Information in Plain Texthttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/hiding-information-in-plain-text
Subtle changes to letter shapes can embed messages<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/hiding-information-in-plain-text"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1ODEyMg.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Subtle changes to letter shapes can embed messagesTue, 15 May 2018 18:00:00 GMTCharles Q. Choihttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/software/hiding-information-in-plain-textComputingComputing/SoftwareIs your office or lab wall missing Satellite insight?https://spectrum.ieee.org/whitepaper/is-your-office-or-lab-wall-missing-satellite-insight
The latest satellite technology and test essentials posterThe latest satellite technology and test essentials posterTue, 15 May 2018 16:30:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/whitepaper/is-your-office-or-lab-wall-missing-satellite-insightAt_WorkAt_Work/EducationSponsoredMaking Radio Chips for Hellhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/making-radio-chips-for-hell
Mixer IC works at 500 degrees Celsius, so it can take the heat on the surface of Venus, inside a natural gas turbine, or in the bowels of a 6-kilometer deep oil well<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/making-radio-chips-for-hell"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1ODQwOQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Mixer IC works at 500 degrees Celsius, so it can take the heat on the surface of Venus, inside a natural gas turbine, or in the bowels of a 6-kilometer deep oil wellTue, 15 May 2018 16:00:00 GMTSamuel K. Moorehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/making-radio-chips-for-hellSemiconductorsSemiconductors/DevicesLaser-Powered Robot Insect Achieves Lift Offhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/laser-powered-robot-insect-achieves-lift-off
Everything is better with lasers, especially tiny robot insects<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/laser-powered-robot-insect-achieves-lift-off"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1ODM0Mg.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Everything is better with lasers, especially tiny robot insectsTue, 15 May 2018 16:00:00 GMTEvan Ackermanhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/laser-powered-robot-insect-achieves-lift-offRoboticsRobotics/Robot_Sensors_&_ActuatorsBest Practices for Real-Time Machine Automation Performance in IoT & Industry 4.0https://spectrum.ieee.org/whitepaper/best-practices-for-real-time-machine-automation-performance-in-iot
Best Practices for Real-Time Machine Automation Performance in IoT & Industry 4.0. Improve quality, increase throughput performance, and reduce costs with a real-time operating system (RTOS).Best Practices for Real-Time Machine Automation Performance in IoT & Industry 4.0. Improve quality, increase throughput performance, and reduce costs with a real-time operating system (RTOS).Tue, 15 May 2018 13:50:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/whitepaper/best-practices-for-real-time-machine-automation-performance-in-iotComputingComputing/ITSponsoredHaptic Safety for Unmanned Vehicleshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/transportation/advanced-cars/haptic-safety-for-unmanned-vehicles
Maryland researchers advance networked control and virtual reality for added safety.<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/transportation/advanced-cars/haptic-safety-for-unmanned-vehicles"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1Njc1Mw.png"/></a><br/><br/>Maryland researchers advance networked control and virtual reality for added safety.Tue, 15 May 2018 04:00:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/transportation/advanced-cars/haptic-safety-for-unmanned-vehiclesTransportationTransportation/Advanced_CarsSponsoredWhy You Can’t Afford to Ignore Virtual Commissioninghttps://spectrum.ieee.org/whitepaper/why-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-virtual-commissioning
Learn why virtual commissioning is a necessity for your company.Learn why virtual commissioning is a necessity for your company.Mon, 14 May 2018 18:30:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/whitepaper/why-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-virtual-commissioningComputingComputing/SoftwareSponsoredA Look at the Future of 5Ghttps://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/a-look-at-the-future-of-5g
Emerging 5G Applications<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/a-look-at-the-future-of-5g"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA0MTAxMw.png"/></a><br/><br/>Emerging 5G ApplicationsMon, 14 May 2018 15:48:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/software/a-look-at-the-future-of-5gComputingComputing/SoftwareSponsoredWaymo Filings Give New Details on Its Driverless Taxishttps://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/waymo-filings-give-new-details-on-its-driverless-taxis
California's DMV has also received an application from the startup JingChi to test fully autonomous vehicles<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/waymo-filings-give-new-details-on-its-driverless-taxis"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NzcwMQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>California's DMV has also received an application from the startup JingChi to test fully autonomous vehiclesMon, 14 May 2018 14:56:00 GMTMark Harrishttps://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/waymo-filings-give-new-details-on-its-driverless-taxisTransportationTransportation/Self-DrivingVideo Friday: Atlas Jogging, Drive.ai Launch, and Robotic Warehousehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-atlas-jogging-driveai-launch-ocado-robotic-warehouse
Your weekly selection of awesome robot videos<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-atlas-jogging-driveai-launch-ocado-robotic-warehouse"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NzUxNA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Your weekly selection of awesome robot videosFri, 11 May 2018 18:10:00 GMTEvan Ackerman, Erico Guizzo and Fan Shihttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-atlas-jogging-driveai-launch-ocado-robotic-warehouseRoboticsRobotics/Robot_Sensors_&_Actuators450,000 Women Missed Breast Cancer Screenings Due to “Algorithm Failure”https://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/450000-woman-missed-breast-cancer-screening-exams-in-uk-due-to-algorithm-failure
A disclosure in the United Kingdom has sparked a heated debate about the health impacts of an errant algorithm<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/450000-woman-missed-breast-cancer-screening-exams-in-uk-due-to-algorithm-failure"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NzI5MQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>A disclosure in the United Kingdom has sparked a heated debate about the health impacts of an errant algorithmFri, 11 May 2018 17:40:00 GMTRobert N. Charettehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/450000-woman-missed-breast-cancer-screening-exams-in-uk-due-to-algorithm-failureComputingComputing/ITHIL Simulation is the New Normal in V2X Testinghttps://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/embedded-systems/hil-simulation-is-the-new-normal-in-v2x-testing
The connected car designs are also experiencing a constant proliferation in the number of vehicular radar systems while they are dealing with increasingly complex and independent subsystems.<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/embedded-systems/hil-simulation-is-the-new-normal-in-v2x-testing"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NzM3MA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>The connected car designs are also experiencing a constant proliferation in the number of vehicular radar systems while they are dealing with increasingly complex and independent subsystems.Fri, 11 May 2018 17:06:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/embedded-systems/hil-simulation-is-the-new-normal-in-v2x-testingComputingComputing/Embedded_SystemsSponsoredSilicon Nanowires Could Enable Smart Solar Windowshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/devices/silicon-nanowires-could-enable-smart-solar-windows
Silicon nanowire networks also offer alternative to ITO for touchscreen displays<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/devices/silicon-nanowires-could-enable-smart-solar-windows"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NzAzNw.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Silicon nanowire networks also offer alternative to ITO for touchscreen displaysThu, 10 May 2018 19:08:00 GMTDexter Johnsonhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/devices/silicon-nanowires-could-enable-smart-solar-windowsSemiconductorsSemiconductors/DevicesIntel Starts R&D Effort in Probabilistic Computing for AIhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/intel-starts-rd-effort-in-probabilistic-computing-for-ai
Seeks ways to help self-driving cars and autonomous robots deal with the uncertainty of the real world<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/intel-starts-rd-effort-in-probabilistic-computing-for-ai"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1Njk2NA.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Seeks ways to help self-driving cars and autonomous robots deal with the uncertainty of the real worldThu, 10 May 2018 15:52:00 GMTSamuel K. Moorehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/intel-starts-rd-effort-in-probabilistic-computing-for-aiRoboticsRobotics/Artificial_IntelligenceDrive.ai Launches Robot Car Pilot in Texas With a Focus on Humanshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/driveai-launches-dallas-robot-car-pilot-with-a-focus-on-humans
By keeping humans in the loop and incorporating a new visual signaling system, Drive.ai's self-driving car service aims to be both friendly and effective<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/driveai-launches-dallas-robot-car-pilot-with-a-focus-on-humans"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NjgwMQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>By keeping humans in the loop and incorporating a new visual signaling system, Drive.ai's self-driving car service aims to be both friendly and effectiveThu, 10 May 2018 12:00:00 GMTEvan Ackermanhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/cars-that-think/transportation/self-driving/driveai-launches-dallas-robot-car-pilot-with-a-focus-on-humansTransportationTransportation/Self-DrivingDeploying Resilient Network Architectures for the IIoThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/webinar/deploying-resilient-network-architectures-for-the-iiot
In this webinar you’ll learn about best practices for establishing a resilient and robust network infrastructure to support IT and OT convergence. Determine the degree of resiliency and application availability required for a robust, plant-wide architecture.In this webinar you’ll learn about best practices for establishing a resilient and robust network infrastructure to support IT and OT convergence. Determine the degree of resiliency and application availability required for a robust, plant-wide architecture.Wed, 9 May 2018 21:30:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/webinar/deploying-resilient-network-architectures-for-the-iiotComputingComputing/ITSponsoredDARPA's Semi-Disposable Gremlin Drones Will Fly by 2019https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/military-robots/darpas-semidisposable-gremlin-drones-will-fly-by-2019
Dynetics gets funding from DARPA to launch and recover multiple reusable drones from a C-130<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/military-robots/darpas-semidisposable-gremlin-drones-will-fly-by-2019"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NjcxNg.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Dynetics gets funding from DARPA to launch and recover multiple reusable drones from a C-130Wed, 9 May 2018 19:24:00 GMTEvan Ackermanhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/military-robots/darpas-semidisposable-gremlin-drones-will-fly-by-2019RoboticsRobotics/Military_RobotsOnScale: Driving 5G Innovationhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/onscale-driving-5g-innovation
We all want 5G smartphones that can live stream high-definition selfies, 5G augmented reality gear or 5G drones that can broadcast 4K video from anywhere on the planet.<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/onscale-driving-5g-innovation"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NjY1OQ.png"/></a><br/><br/>We all want 5G smartphones that can live stream high-definition selfies, 5G augmented reality gear or 5G drones that can broadcast 4K video from anywhere on the planet.Wed, 9 May 2018 16:53:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/networks/onscale-driving-5g-innovationComputingComputing/NetworksSponsoredMouth Sensor Can Measure the Salt in Every Potato Chip You Eathttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/mouth-sensor-can-measure-the-salt-in-every-potato-chip-you-eat
People with high blood pressure could get real-time data about sodium intake<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/mouth-sensor-can-measure-the-salt-in-every-potato-chip-you-eat"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NjQzMQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>People with high blood pressure could get real-time data about sodium intakeWed, 9 May 2018 14:31:00 GMTEliza Stricklandhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/mouth-sensor-can-measure-the-salt-in-every-potato-chip-you-eatBiomedicalBiomedical/DiagnosticsFlamethrowers? Cyborg Dragons? Elon Musk’s Side Hustle is Anything but Boringhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/at-work/start-ups/flame-throwers-cyborg-dragons-elon-musks-side-hustle-is-anything-but-boring
News that comes out of Elon Musk’s Boring Company certainly gets Silicon Valley heads scratching<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/at-work/start-ups/flame-throwers-cyborg-dragons-elon-musks-side-hustle-is-anything-but-boring"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NjU3Mg.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>News that comes out of Elon Musk’s Boring Company certainly gets Silicon Valley heads scratchingTue, 8 May 2018 18:15:00 GMTTekla S. Perryhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/view-from-the-valley/at-work/start-ups/flame-throwers-cyborg-dragons-elon-musks-side-hustle-is-anything-but-boringAt_WorkAt_Work/Start-upsMaplesoft Resource Libraryhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/static/maplesoft-resource-library
Maplesoft-Resource-LibraryMaplesoft-Resource-LibraryTue, 8 May 2018 14:20:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/static/maplesoft-resource-libraryComputingComputing/Software$5 Million Prize for Origin of Genetic Codehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/5-million-prize-for-origin-of-genetic-code
Organizers say knowing how DNA came to be could lead to intelligent, evolving computer code<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/5-million-prize-for-origin-of-genetic-code"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NjE2MQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Organizers say knowing how DNA came to be could lead to intelligent, evolving computer codeTue, 8 May 2018 13:30:00 GMTMegan Scudellarihttps://spectrum.ieee.org/the-human-os/biomedical/diagnostics/5-million-prize-for-origin-of-genetic-codeBiomedicalBiomedical/DiagnosticsSpying on a Storm's Infrasonic Signals to Improve Tornado Warningshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/spying-on-a-tornados-infrasonic-signals-to-improve-warnings
Monitoring the infrasonic waves that precede tornadoes could produce earlier, more accurate warnings<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/spying-on-a-tornados-infrasonic-signals-to-improve-warnings"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NjA0OQ.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Monitoring the infrasonic waves that precede tornadoes could produce earlier, more accurate warningsTue, 8 May 2018 12:00:00 GMTPrachi Patelhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/spying-on-a-tornados-infrasonic-signals-to-improve-warningsComputingComputing/HardwareMath Explains How Brain Makes Sense of Soundshttps://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/math-explains-how-brain-makes-sense-of-sounds
Clark School researchers take a new computational approach to understanding brain's function.<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/math-explains-how-brain-makes-sense-of-sounds"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NTM0OA.png"/></a><br/><br/>Clark School researchers take a new computational approach to understanding brain's function.Tue, 8 May 2018 04:00:00 GMThttps://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/math-explains-how-brain-makes-sense-of-soundsBiomedicalBiomedical/Biomedical_DevicesSponsoredVayyar’s 72-Transceiver Radar Chip Sees Just Enough But Not Too Muchhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/vayyars-72transciever-radar-chip-sees-just-enough-but-not-too-much
Key applications include privacy-preserving home monitoring<a href="https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/vayyars-72transciever-radar-chip-sees-just-enough-but-not-too-much"><img src="https://spectrum.ieee.org/image/MzA1NTc2Ng.jpeg"/></a><br/><br/>Key applications include privacy-preserving home monitoringMon, 7 May 2018 17:30:00 GMTSamuel K. Moorehttps://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/vayyars-72transciever-radar-chip-sees-just-enough-but-not-too-muchSemiconductorsSemiconductors/Devices